Written questions

Geothermal Power: Scotland

Commons · Question 90989 · Tabled 13 Nov 2025 · Scotland Office · Official record

Answered 20 Nov 2025

Question

Asked by Scott Arthur

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on support for the development and rollout of low-cost, low-carbon mine water geothermal heating systems in Scotland.

Answer

Answered by Kirsty McNeill, 20 Nov 2025

Whilst building energy efficiency policy is devolved to the Scottish Government, I recognise the potential of low carbon technologies, including geothermal, to help us achieve net zero at the lowest cost. The UK Government is working closely with the Scot...